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The Summer House Kindle Edition

by RJ Scott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 254 ratings

A no-nonsense small-town veterinarian and an aristocratic playboy from London have nothing in common—except an undeniable attraction that could change everything.

Connor knows better than to fall for men like Ashby Sterling-Haynes. The last time he trusted a wealthy, entitled heartbreaker, he had nothing but regret. So when the youngest son of an English lord arrives in town—charming, gorgeous, and clearly trouble—Connor is determined to keep his distance. Ash is precisely the kind of man he swore never to trust again. Too bad his heart doesn’t get the message.

Ash never planned on hiding out in the Cotswolds, but a single reckless decision has left him with few options. What he didn't expect was to find Connor—the gruff, stubborn vet who challenges him at every turn. What starts as a game—a bit of harmless flirting to pass the time—quickly turns into something real. And for the first time, Ash wonders if he’s finally found a reason to stop running.

But secrets have a way of surfacing, and with their pasts casting long shadows, love might not be enough to bridge the gap between them.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00YF8QIH2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Love Lane Books Ltd
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 27, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785642371
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 254 ratings

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RJ Scott

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RJ is the author of the over one hundred novels and discovered romance in books at a very young age. She realized that if there wasn’t romance on the page, she could create it in her head, and is a lifelong writer.

She lives and works out of her home in the beautiful English countryside, spends her spare time reading, watching films, and enjoying time with her family.

The last time she had a week’s break from writing she didn't like it one little bit and has yet to meet a bottle of wine she couldn’t defeat.

She loves to talk to readers and can be contacted via rj@rjscott.co.uk

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14 customers mention "Romance"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a wonderful love story and redemption tale, with one customer noting how the relationship between Mick and Bessie develops gradually.

"...Fortunately his family is supportive. Really a nice story happening during summer months in the middle of Cotswolds, in my mind perhaps..." Read more

"...I liked them both right away. Their story grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let me go. The journey that brought them together took time...." Read more

"OMG I love this book there is so much love all around and laughs too!!..." Read more

"...Really looking forward to that! Great great great story! First rate writing!..." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable to read, describing it as completely awesome and splendid.

"4.5 Stars I was drawn to this story for many reasons. The wonderful author, the Cotswold setting, a veterinarian main character, and yes - the..." Read more

"Great! Wonderful! Splendid! It is simply an excellent story to read. At first the tension between Ashby and Connor was a bit strange...." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading this book. The author has done such a nice job slowly building the relationship with Ashby and Connor...." Read more

"...To me this is the ultimate compliment, for a story to take one through all the emotional ups and downs. Well written and definitely recommend!" Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...Bessie & Mick I'm glad it was short but seriously this book is very well written and there needs to be a follow-up maybe the wedding & honeymoon???" Read more

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"...It's a beautifully emotional ride and definitely worth the read. Looking forward to the next book in the series." Read more

"...There was so much angst and emotional upheaval, then the big reveal, then nothing." Read more

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3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

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"...The wonderful author, the Cotswold setting, a veterinarian main character, and yes - the gorgeous cover featuring an impishly intriguing dark haired..." Read more

"...This book is beautifully written and the characters just come alive. It's a beautifully emotional ride and definitely worth the read...." Read more

"...Good character development supports the romance as needed, with short reveals eventually pulling the reluctant story from Cameron." Read more

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  • JustMe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Summer and Cotswolds - a recipe for a romance - 4,5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2015
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    A rape is an awful thing and you never know what it may do with you and your mind. Connor has been hurt badly by his then-lover and his friends. Despite the professional help he has received, he is still affected, still getting flashbacks and is still having signs of PTSD. He is now vet in a rural area, close to his summer paradise of his childhood. He is fairly content with his live, except he would like very much to have someone special in his life. Connor is actually very lonely. Both his parents are gone and he was the only child. No other relative is mentioned. His assistant in the veterinarian practice is the closest person, although he is on friendly terms with his costumers.

    Ash is the youngest of three brothers in a family with a title. But unlike his brothers who knew what they wanted to become early on, he has just followed the flow. He is working as an accountant in the family firm. And he has done something he fears will end badly – he has put his trust into a firm in trouble, believing in its potential.

    Those two unlikely men meet for the first time in a wedding. Connor is sceptical and prejudiced, because Ash comes from similar background as his abuser, but he could not be more wrong. Ash is not an exploiter as Tristan has been. He contributes in his family’s business, he is caring – and not least, he is out.

    Patience is the word here. The will to understand and accept is strong. Connor opens up and lets himself be loved. The Fate shoves him gently the right way when the owner of the house where Connor has spent his summer holidays, offers him the house for an affordable sum. This in addition to an offer from his boss for a partnership and Connor can put down his roots.

    But there is a change in the cards for both of them. Ash (at last) admits to himself that living in the city and pushing papers is not “him”. He wants to feel the wood in his hands. He wants to create. Fortunately his family is supportive.

    Really a nice story happening during summer months in the middle of Cotswolds, in my mind perhaps the most romantic area in England. I do recommend reading it.
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  • Dianne T.
    4.0 out of 5 stars This story grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let me go.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015
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    4.5 Stars
    I was drawn to this story for many reasons. The wonderful author, the Cotswold setting, a veterinarian main character, and yes - the gorgeous cover featuring an impishly intriguing dark haired man... This was a lovely, but by no means, fluffy read. The MCs both had some serious issues to work through. A heartwarming - and at times heartwrenching - story of two men who were willing and able to look beneath the surface, to discover and hold each other's hearts.

    Connor and Ash seemed like opposites at first, but were more alike in their vulnerabilities than either might have expected. I liked them both right away. Their story grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let me go. The journey that brought them together took time. Took a summer. Secrets and dreams were shared, preconceptions were worn away, trust was built. New life was breathed into them as new life was breathed into a crumbling cottage from Connor's boyhood. Some of the revelations were tough. Both men dealt with the other with patience and understanding - and the support of family and friends. I really appreciated that neither Connor or Ash felt cliched - Connor, the self made veterinarian, was hurting from his past yet was still able to be attracted to and want another man. He was able to decide to put down roots and not run away. Ash, the seemingly posh, wealthy heir, was one to have hook ups rather than relationships, yet he was no heartless player... far from it. I loved getting to know these men and seeing them fall in love. The charming historic village setting was beautifully brought to life as a key thread running throught the hearts and souls of all the characters.

    Looking forward to more books in this series.
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  • lori forsyth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Completely awesome book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
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    OMG I love this book there is so much love all around and laughs too!! Ahhh and tears I cried big fat tears over Bessie & Mick I'm glad it was short but seriously this book is very well written and there needs to be a follow-up maybe the wedding & honeymoon???
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  • S. Cheung
    5.0 out of 5 stars Real treasure!! Don't miss this!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2016
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    Great! Wonderful! Splendid! It is simply an excellent story to read. At first the tension between Ashby and Connor was a bit strange. But as things developed, they came to respect and like and then love each other, despite their own past and personal issues. I particularly liked the relationship among the three brothers (Ashby is the baby of three), how they supported each other and were tight brothers. Landon's relationship with Rachel was a lot of fun!! And I also appreciated Rachel's friendship with Connor -- one couldn't ask for a better friend! The part about the death of the dog, followed closely by Mick's passing, had me all teared up on the subway! Yes, on the freaking subway! I sensed that there is a sequel coming soon!! Really looking forward to that! Great great great story! First rate writing! I felt I was right there in that lovely English town during that summer!
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  • Scooby68
    3.0 out of 5 stars I do like most of RJ Scotts books and I did like ...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015
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    I do like most of RJ Scotts books and I did like this one. I am giving 3 stars only because of how long you have to wait to find out what is Connor's problem. I think that if the author had put what happen to him at the start of the book, we would have understood why he hated Ashby and his family. But overall I enjoyed it.
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  • Barbara Johnson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed reading this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2015
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    I really enjoyed reading this book. The author has done such a nice job slowly building the relationship with Ashby and Connor. I am looking forward in reading the next book in the series.
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  • Linda H. Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
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    The story was emotional from start to finish. I read it from cover to cover, metaphorically speaking. I very seldom cry at the written word, but boy did I with this one. To me this is the ultimate compliment, for a story to take one through all the emotional ups and downs. Well written and definitely recommend!
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  • s.westfield
    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect jewel of a story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
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    This subtle love story starts out in a quiet subdued ,but then begins to surprise you with the depth of pain and of healing that unfolds in such an amazing and gentle way.
    Healing both Connor and Ash through their deepening vulnerability with one another.
    A powerful and rich story ,thank you !!!
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  • SAWAKI
    2.0 out of 5 stars 2年かかってまだ読み終わらない。
    Reviewed in Japan on October 6, 2017
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    これを購入したのは2015年8月31日。まだ私が英語圏BLを読み始めて間もない頃で、今でこそつまらないと思ったら途中でもやめてしまうが当時はまだ一所懸命最後まで読んでいた…はず。でもこれだけは例外でちょっと読んでは気が削がれ、ちょっと読んではまた中断を繰り返していて、いまだ最後まで読めていない。これからも読み終わる気がしない。そんなに長いわけではないのに、頑なに私の脳が拒否する。でもこれよりも駄作と思われる本を何冊も最後まで読んでいるし、この本は「リッチなプレイボーイと真面目な獣医の不器用な恋愛」という、一見して面白そうな話なのにもかかわらす読めない。あらすじは以下。

    イギリスの名家の末っ子であるアッシュは楽しいことをして過ごすことが大好き。明るく人懐こい性格で真面目な恋愛というよりは一晩の相手を楽しむ方が好き。真面目な兄たちとは違い、未だにフラフラしていて周りから心配されている。コナーは真面目性格で、過去に金持ちの恋人から散々もてあそばれて酷い捨てられ方をしたため、恋愛は二度としないと心に決めたいる。アッシュとコナーは共通の友人の結婚式で出会い、アッシュの方から誘うが、コナーはアッシュを自分の元カレと重ね合わせて酷い態度をとってしまう。初対面の印象は最悪だが、この結婚式でコナーの親友の女性がアッシュの兄といい雰囲気になったため、二人はこの後も何度か顔を合わせることになる。性格は正反対だが、アッシュは段々とコーナーを好きになり、コーナーはアッシュのおおらかな性格に少しずつ心を開いていく。アッシュはコナーの信頼を得たいと心を入れ替え一途にアピールしていくが…。

    なぜこんなにも私の気がのらないかと言うと、メインキャラがすごく薄っぺらいから。「こういうキャラはこの性格」というテンプレで全く面白味がない。それなのに、言動が一々勘にさわる。コナーとアッシュが初めて会うシーンでコナーはアッシュに「お前ら金持ちは中身が腐っている。相手を軽々しく弄んで飽きたら捨てるんだ」と言い放つ。え、急にどうしたコナー。初対面だよ？？頭大丈夫？このコナー、ずっとこんな感じ。つんけんしていて、「俺はお前なんかとは付き合わないぞ。どうせお前も飽きたら捨てるんだろう」という態度を崩さない。元カレが酷い男だったとはいえ、この二人、32.歳ぐらいのいい大人なんですけど。作者は「反対の魅力を持つ二人が惹かれあう」っていうのを書きたいんだろうけど、そもそもこいつのどこがいいの？という根本的なところでひっかかる。気前がよくて寛大なアッシュはともかくコナーの性格が陰気で被害者意識が高くてネガティブな発言しかしない、友達にもなりたくないタイプ。アッシュはそんなコナーに一生懸命気に入られようと必死。「マゾなの？」と何度思ったか。で、なぜ私が読み進められないかというと、この二人の恋愛はどうでもいいどころか、出来れば上手く行って欲しくないからだと判明。ラストのハッピーエンドを読みたくないという無意識の行動なのかも。メインキャラの恋愛が上手く行って欲しくないって2年半読み続けてこれだけかも。「どうでもいい」は結構あるけど。うーん、本国ではとても人気のある作者みたいだし、下手ではないんだろうし、私と合わないだけかもしれないけど、とにかく私がこの人の本を読むことはもうないでしょう。
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  • kindleaddict
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2015
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    The love in this book develops beautifully over a summer in the English countryside. Connor and Ash both so likeable for different reasons. The secondary characters are also so important to the enjoyment of this book. The chapter towards the end with Mick really resonated with me and now (the next day) I'm still weepy. I hope we keep in contact with these characters in future books, but I'm sure with RJ Scott writing them we'll have a wonderful time reading them.
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  • cc
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5+ stars!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2017
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    This book is definitely one worth reading! I don't understand why I'm writing the first review. I took a chance in buying it, and I'm so glad I did. Individually, Ash and Connor have issues relating to family and traumatic experiences. Together, they become a happily ever after, and the relationship we see develop is one we would wish for our best friends. The story reminds me of the first book in the Red Dirt Heart series by N. R. Walker, another one I'd highly recommend. I'm looking forward to reading the other books in Scott's series.
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  • TracyGee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet English read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2015
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    I like R.J. Scotts books, I find them refreshing and very easy to read.

    The Summer house is a nice slow burn romance, set in England, which I love. Ash is a lovable character from the start. Youngest child of a very well to do family, he is very down to earth even though he has a huge trust fund.
    Connor is harder to like, he has barriers up that feel unbreakable in the beginning. A village vet, that has had a lot of heart break and hurt in his past. Ash slowly breaks down his walls and earns his trust.

    I enjoyed everything about this book, it has a sweet storyline. Love creeps up quickly in their summer romance.
    The ending for me was perfect in every way.
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  • daniel parry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Over too soon!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2015
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    I loved this book. Full of brilliant characters saying ( or not saying) wonderful, truthful words . I applaud you from the rooftops RJ.
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